à son corps défendant

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a sɔ̃ kɔʁ de.fɑ̃.dɑ̃/

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Adverb

à son corps défendant

1. in self-defense
2. (informal) reluctantly, unwillingly, against one's will

   Synonym: à contrecœur